BONNIE PLANTS LLC
1,090-units interstate motor carrier based in Opelika, AL. Current peer-cohort grade: B (above average).
- USDOT
- 3785108
- MC
- MC1356402
- Based
- Opelika, AL
- Contact
- 3347383104 · jamie.padgett@bonnieplants.com
What this carrier is
With 1,090 power units and 452 drivers on file, BONNIE PLANTS LLC is an enterprise fleet interstate motor carrier operating out of Opelika, AL. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active MC1356402 authority. FMCSA lists Other: Live plants as the sole cargo classification on file — a single flag often reflects a dedicated operation rather than the full scope of freight moved.
Fleet composition on file: 928 owned trucks, 23 owned tractors, 66 owned trailers, 1 term-leased tractor, 50 term-leased trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier sits above peer-cohort average on most measures with no acute or critical flags on file.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 26 motor carriers operating 1,069–1,101 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The key signal in this record is Hours-of-Service at 187.5% of peer cohort average — meaningfully above norm, which pulls the aggregate toward B. Main caution: hours-of-service is the weakest area of the record and warrants direct confirmation with the carrier.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 88 | 91.00 | 96.7% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 60 | 32.00 | 187.5% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 16 | 11.50 | 139.1% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 133 | 107.00 | 124.3% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 3.00 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 1,069–1,101-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, and above cohort average in Hours-of-Service and Driver Fitness.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 3785108: 955 inspections across 49 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 16, 2026 in SC.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 113 |
| Hours-of-Service | 53 |
| Driver Fitness | 12 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 125 |
| Total violations | 320 (30 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 13 reportable crashes , 7 with reported injuries . Most recent: Mar 12, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a carrier that runs local lanes, primarily intrastate, at an enterprise fleet scale, with other: live plants on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (116 trailers against 24 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade B (above average) against 26 peer carriers operating 1,069–1,101 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 637 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (9 driver OOS, 5 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 320 violations, 13 reportable crashes.
- Hazmat is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as an enterprise-fleet motor carrier running local lanes with 1,090 power units on file.
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